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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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